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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.68, 1,004.00 and 448.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.68, 1,004.00 and 448.13 is: 618.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.68 : 1,004.00 = 448.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.68/1,004.00 = 448.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.68x = 1,004.00 × 448.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.68x = 449,922.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,922.79/727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.29

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